Repair & Maintenance

AASQ #92: Braking Force vs Rotor Size, Lever Leverage, and fixing Sticky Pistons

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan November 06, 2020

AASQ #89: Keep your drivetrain running sweet this winter with tips from Shimano & Rotor

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan October 16, 2020

#AASQ 74: How to set up mountain bike suspension for smaller, lighter riders

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 26, 2020

AASQ #73: Wash On / Wash Off – Are bike cleaning sprays glorified soaps or essential to bike maintenance?

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan June 12, 2020

Abbey Bike Tools adds shop focused pedal wrench & hammer, Harbor Dishing Guage now shipping

Abbey Bike Tools’ roots lie in the specific needs of the traveling pro mechanic. However, the tools were so good, that mechanics of all types…

Written by Zach Overholt May 20, 2020

VIDEO: LEGO Bike Shop shows you how to build a mountain bike

Oxburger Studios’ latest LEGO cycling video takes you inside their LEGO Bike Shop for a quick tutorial on how to build a mountain bike. It’s…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 07, 2020

Park Tool makes service smarter w/ Dummy Fork Tool, Electric Shift Tool, and reuseable overhaul mat

Always looking for ways to make bicycle service a little easier, Park Tool just released three interesting new service items. All three will most likely…

Written by Zach Overholt May 05, 2020

Park Tool hydraulic brake bleed kits come complete with a third hand to hold the syringe

Mountain bike, road bike, gravel bike, at this point you can find hydraulic disc brakes just about everywhere. With all of those different bikes, brakes,…

Written by Zach Overholt March 11, 2020

Chainlift tool does the dirty work of wheel removal & brake tuning better than your hands ever will

Chainlift offers an extra helping hand (and keeps hands clean) for home & pro mechanics alike. When it’s time to work on or clean your…

Written by Cory Benson February 14, 2020

How To: Hack a SRAM road group with Eagle derailleur for massive budget mullet gearing!

A SRAM Eagle hack deliver business up front, party in the back. We’ve discovered how you can build a #BudgetMullet SRAM drivetrain for your adventure…

Written by Cory Benson February 07, 2020

AASQ #62: How to install SRAM eTap Crank on Pinarello w/ Italian threaded bottom bracket

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or…

Written by Zach Overholt January 10, 2020

Park Tool THT-1 & THH-1 sliding T-handle wrenches spin with lightning speed

Park Tool announced the THT-1 and THH-1, two sets of T-handle wrenches. Made in Torx and Hex varieties, both use a new “Speed Spinner” handle…

Written by Greg Kopecky December 19, 2019

The Original Handlebar Jack makes repairs a cinch w/ uber simple design

The Original Handlebar Jack might just be the most compact and clever way to quickly repair your bicycle at home or out on the trail.…

Written by Greg Kopecky November 18, 2019

Park Tool updates the classics for wider tires, 12-speed chains, and more electronics

There were a few new tools at Park Tool’s Eurobike 2019 booth, but mostly it was updates and improvements to make their current bits more…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 16, 2019

AASQ #53 Pt. 2: Kogel Bearings on variety & the maintenance of ceramic bearings

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or…

Written by Zach Overholt June 28, 2019

Turn your own wrenches, save money with updated BBB-4 repair book from Park Tool

Park Tool has announced an updated and expanded version of their Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair, otherwise called the BBB-4. Written by Calvin Jones,…

Written by Greg Kopecky June 13, 2019

Abbey Decade chain tool now works with SRAM AXS…because others won’t?

Abbey Bike Tools spent more than two years testing and developing their first chain tool which is called the Decade. Why? Because they didn’t want…

Written by Zach Overholt April 17, 2019

Park Tool upgrades their top level wheel truing stand, chain tools & more

The top of the line Park Tool wheel truing stand was updated at Frost Bike 2017, but now it gets a rolling update with a…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 20, 2019

Hands on: Park Tool debuts all-new PCS-10.2 home mechanic repair stand

Park Tool’s signature blue is synonymous with bicycle repair stands. Their renowned PCS-9 and PCS-10 home mechanic repair stands were introduced way back in 2006…

Written by Greg Kopecky March 15, 2019

Speed up and simplify brake maintenance with Zeno SpeedLink

Are you tired of countless special tools, disposable small parts, and proprietary nonsense from your hydraulic brake systems? Taiwan-based Zeno wants to minimize and simplify…

Written by Greg Kopecky February 14, 2019

2019 Road Bike Standards Guide – All you need to know to buy a new bike

It’s 2019, and you’re shopping for a road bike. Maybe you’re new to the scene of “serious” cycling and are buying your first road bike…

Written by Greg Kopecky January 29, 2019

Park Tool tolls out the biggest, baddest, bluest tool box ever, affordable mini tools & more!

Pro or not, you’re going to look it with the new Park Tool BX-3 Rolling Big Blue Box. At $515, it might cost more than…

Written by Tyler Benedict September 22, 2018

Park Tool rolls out two new traveling tool boxes for the mobile mechanic

If you’re one of the many mechanics that has to travel with your tools, you know how important it is to have a good way…

Written by Zach Overholt August 30, 2018

Wolf Tooth Components adds magnetic bottom bracket tools for home or travel

When Wolf Tooth Components first introduced their Pack Wrench, it was all about portability. Well, portability and light weight. The idea was to create a…

Written by Zach Overholt August 09, 2018

EB18: Unior is ready for the post seatpost clamping era, plus more tool updates & prototypes!

Unior Tool continues to defy the industry’s move to asian production with a number of new pro team, bike shop & consumer tools all manufactured…

Written by Cory Benson July 07, 2018

SOC18: Abbey Bike Tools shows new Micro Bearing Press, Oversized BB sockets, more suspension tools

As long as the industry keeps coming up with new “standards”, Abbey Bike Tools will keep making better tools to work on them. But not…

Written by Zach Overholt April 30, 2018

AASQ #35: How to rebuild old Bontrager/Rolf paired spoke hubs to new rims

We know, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. But there are some questions you might not want to ask your local shop or…

Written by Zach Overholt April 13, 2018

Abbey Bike Tools adds 4-Way Multitool, limited edition wood handles, DUB BB cup & more!

If you weren’t at NAHBS 2018, chances are some of these items are long gone. These very, very limited edition Walnut, Cherry and Maple handled…

Written by Tyler Benedict February 22, 2018

Suspension Tech: How to maintain your dropper seatpost

In the last two weeks our Suspension Tech series has gone deep into how to pick the best travel dropper for your riding and how to actually be…

Written by Cory Benson February 07, 2018

Suspension Tech: Should shock tunes vary by frame size?

With modern suspension bikes, so much attention is paid to the pivot placement, leverage ratio, and shock stroke and length. On top of that, every…

Written by Tyler Benedict October 25, 2017

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